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County Council Member · District 2 · Dorchester County · 2026 Primary
County Council Members serve as the legislative branch of county government, passing local laws and approving the annual budget that funds public schools, roads, and emergency services. They set local tax rates and make final decisions on land use and zoning, which determines where new homes and businesses can be built. This office is responsible for prioritizing how your tax dollars are spent and managing the long-term growth and infrastructure of your community.
View all candidates in this raceRev. Dr. Yvonne Wallace Penn, also known as Doctor Reverend Yvonne Penn, is running for Dorchester County Council District 2. She is described as a proud Cambridge neighbor, devoted grandmother, ordained minister, former Economic Development Coordinator, and lifelong servant leader who has served in the community for over 30 years. As a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she aims to bring fresh leadership and real solutions to the Eastern Shore after decades of stagnation and absent representation. Her campaign focuses on lifting every voice through faith, equity, unity, and support for every resident while addressing specific needs like jobs, schools, roads, and businesses.
Leadership
Ending political stagnation through fresh leadership to create the future for Dorchester families and residents.
“1. Fresh Leadership to END the stagnation once and for all!”
Government Ethics
Ensuring transparent and open government that actually listens to voters rather than remaining absent or stagnant.
“2. Transparent and Open Government that actually listens to YOU!”
Economic Development
Delivering economic growth, real job creation for families, businesses, farms, and tourism opportunities.
“3. Economic Growth and real Job Creation for our families, businesses, farmers, and tourism!”
Infrastructure
Advancing infrastructure improvements including roads, resilience against challenges, and revitalization efforts.
“4. Advancing Infrastructure Improvements — roads, resilience, and revitalization!”
Education
Making education a top priority so that kids and youth thrive in the community.
“5. Making EDUCATION a TOP PRIORITY so our kids and youth thrive!”
Community Development
Building stronger, resilient communities through faith, equity, unity, and support for every resident.
“6. Building Stronger, Resilient Communities through faith, equity, unity, and support for EVERY resident!”
“Making EDUCATION a TOP PRIORITY so our kids and youth thrive!”
Source“Economic Growth and real Job Creation for our families, businesses, farms, and tourism!”
Source“Advancing Infrastructure Improvements — roads, resilience, and revitalization!”
Source“Transparent and Open Government that actually listens to YOU!”
Source“Building Stronger, Resilient Communities through faith, equity, unity, and support for EVERY resident!”
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